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UK Golden Rain Tree

Tree Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata
Family: Sapindaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Golden Rain Tree
Scientific Name Koelreuteria paniculata
Main Color Yellow
Plant Type Tree Icon Tree
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Month Found Sep
Image Koelreuteria-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbotsbury
Country Found UK

Flower Details

Description

Golden Rain Tree is a deciduous tree known for its showy yellow flowers that bloom in early summer, followed by papery lantern-like seed pods. It typically grows to a height of 7–10 metres and has a broad, rounded crown. The leaves are pinnately compound and turn a striking yellow in autumn.

Distribution

Native to eastern Asia, particularly China and Korea, it has been widely introduced to North America and Europe as an ornamental tree.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - seeds and other parts of the plant are not suitable for human consumption.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known toxic effects on pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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